It was just the tonic for Nottingham Forest who go into the international break on the back of a thumping 4-0 win over QPR at the City Ground.

That win sees Mark Warburton's Reds move to within a point of the top six thanks to a brace from the returning Tyler Walker and one each from Kieran Dowell and Barrie McKay.

Here's how Paul Taylor rated the Reds players...

Tyler Walker goes through to put the Reds one up against QPR (Image: Joseph Raynor)

Jordan Smith: Was strong and decisive when he needed to be – and his distribution was decent too. Deserved his clean sheet. 8/10

Eric Lichaj: The American has been in solid form since being restored to the side – and this was another composed, steady display from the defender, who was switched back into his more familiar right back role. 8/10

Joe Worrall: A composed performance from the defender, who rarely put a foot wrong and was happy to put his head in where it hurt when required. 8/10

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Michael Mancienne: The defender won a succession of headers and challenges in the first half in particular – and seemed to have a handy knack of being in the right place at the right time throughout. A classy performance in the heart of defence. 9/10

Armand Traore: Will have wanted to impress against his former club – and he did. Defended solidly and had plenty of threat when he pushed forward. 8/10

Liam Bridcutt : His presence in front of the back four allowed the more attack minded players to do what they do best, further up the pitch. A hugely steadying influence. 8/10

Ben Osborn: Played in a slightly deeper role in the absence of David Vaughan, but still saw plenty of the ball and fulfilled his defensive duties when required. 8/10

Tyler Walker celebrates putting Forest ahead (Image: Joseph Raynor)

Tyler Walker: Justified his inclusion in the side with a well taken goal in both the first and second half– and with an all-round lively display. Excellent showing. 9/10

Kieran Dowell: A classy, inventive player every time he gets on the ball. Took his goal with great composure and quality and was just a positive influence throughout. 8/10

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Barrie McKay: QPR simply could not handle his pace and directness. Caused them problems every time he ran at them. More than deserved his goal as a reward for his efforts. 9/10

Daryl Murphy: The big forward was an important figure up front, holding the ball up and bringing others into play. But he will have been kicking himself at missing two of the kind of chances he normally tucks away. 8/10

Barrie McKay celebrates with the Forest team after netting the third against QPR (Image: Joseph Raynor)